HISTORIC CITY NEWS July 2017

Obituary: Judge Kim C. Hammond

The Seventh Judicial Circuit announce to local Historic City News reporters that the Honorable Kim C. Hammond, who served for more than 30 years as Circuit Judge in Flagler County, died yesterday, July 16, 2017, in local hospice care. He was 72.

Community

City bans artists but not panhandlers or bucket beaters

Under the watchful eye of St Augustine Police Assistant Chief Anthony Cuthbert and Commander Jennifer Michaux, a bicycle officer patrols the Plaza de la Constitution and artists protesting their plight. If they set up to paint, sculpt, or photograph, they face a fine and up to 60 days in jail.

Government

Visit Civil Rights Museum in St Augustine this summer

The ACCORD Civil Rights Museum reported to Historic City News that the museum will reopen for guided tours during the summer, from July 17th through August 10th.

Community

Deputy thrown from department motorcycle sent to hospital

The Florida Highway Patrol reported to Historic City News that charges are under investigation in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred yesterday afternoon at about 2:36 p.m. involving a St Johns County deputy sheriff.

Public Safety

Editorial: Should undersheriff make sexual advance on employee?

The St Johns County Sheriff’s Office has sustained more than its share of complaints by former employees who tell Historic City News that there is a failure in the culture of the para-military agency that overlooks unwanted sexual behavior, especially by individuals in power.

Editorials

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Debbie Delgado, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted. Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors…

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Community

National Transportation Safety Board takes over crash investigation

At around 11:00 p.m. last night, Historic City News was informed that a private aircraft had crashed in the area of Marineland on the St Johns – Flagler County border.

Public Safety

Davis Shores residents asked to avoid sewer repairs

Next week the City of St. Augustine will be performing work to clean and install lining in the sanitary sewer main in sections of Davis Shores, according to an announcement received by Historic City News from the director of public affairs, Paul Williamson.

Public Safety